Financial pressure, enrollment declines and institutional challenges are emerging at several U.S. chiropractic colleges. Life Chiropractic College West's and Life University's struggles may be the most talked about but appear to be part of a larger story. And with recent USDE requirements threatening to hamstring federal student financing for DC degree programs, chiropractic education is facing questions for which it has no immediate answers.
| Digital ExclusivePitcher/Catcher Duo Have an Edge - A Lifetime of Chiropractic Care
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky - When pitcher Erika Aimers and catcher Lindsey Bleser suit up for the Bellarmine University Lady Knights Softball Team, they feel they have a competitive advantage - a lifetime of chiropractic care. Erika is the daughter of Columbus, Indiana chiropractor Bill Aimers; Lindsey is the daughter of Cincinnati, Ohio chiropractor Steve Bleser, the president of the Ohio State Chiropractic Board.
Erika and Lindsey are juniors at Bellarmine, and both are on scholarships. The team competes in the NCAA Great Lakes Valley Conference, and is coached by Joe Elson and Dave Guild. Many of the team members get regular adjustments.